eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2022

Ransomware just keeps getting worse, it seems. Cybersecurity researchers last week revealed that a new ransomware gang called Onyx is simply destroying larger files rather than encrypting them. The Onyx ransomware group doesn’t bother with encryption. Only small files lower than 2MB are encrypted.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Related: What local government can do to repel ransomware Ransomware came into existence in 1989 as a primitive program dubbed the AIDS Trojan that was spreading via 5.25-inch inch diskettes. inch diskettes. FBI spoofs 2012 – 2013.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2021

CISA has published an analysis of the FiveHands ransomware, the same malware that was analyzed a few days ago by researchers from FireEye’s Mandiant experts. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published an analysis of the FiveHands ransomware that was recently detailed by FireEye’s Mandiant. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

PYSA and Lockbit were the most active ransomware gangs in the threat landscape in November 2021, researchers from NCC Group report. Security researchers from NCC Group reported an increase in ransomware attacks in November 2021 over the past month, and PYSA (aka Mespinoza) and Lockbit were the most active ransomware gangs.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2024

Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to organizations of all kinds worldwide, with attackers encrypting data and demanding payment for its release. Ransomware and its impact on businesses Industry-specific data from 2023 illustrates the widespread reach of ransomware and its resulting impact today.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2023

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

British multinational oil and gas company Shell has confirmed that it has suffered a ransomware attack conducted by the Clop group. The Clop ransomware gang claims to have hacked hundreds of companies by exploiting the above issue. Our IT teams are investigating to understand and manage any risks, and take appropriate action, she said.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2020

CERT France is warning of a new wave of attacks using Pysa ransomware (Mespinoza) that is targeting local governments. CERT France cyber-security agency is warning about a new wave of ransomware attack that is targeting the networks of local government authorities. locked to the filename of the encrypted files.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2023

government announced up to a $10 million bounty for information linking the Clop ransomware gang to a foreign government. The US goverment is offering up to a $10 million bounty for information linking CL0P Ransomware Gang or any other threat actors targeting U.S. critical infrastructure to a foreign government. Send us a tip.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

In a year where ransomware has raised the alert levels everywhere, the go-to answer from many is redundancy through offline, remote backups – but are they enough? As ransomware threats loom, we look at where backups fall short, and what to keep in mind to optimize network and data security. Where Backups Fall Short Against Ransomware.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

The FBI has issued an alert to warn about an increase in PYSA ransomware attacks on education institutions in the US and UK. The FBI has issued Tuesday an alert to warn about an increase in PYSA ransomware attacks against education institutions in the United States and the United Kingdom. locked to the filename of the encrypted files.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 24, 2021

Yesterday, we announced that (ISC)² has granted free access to its "Ransomware: Identify, Protect, Detect, Recover" course through the Professional Development Institute to anyone who is interested in learning more about prevention and remediation. In March, CNA Financial reportedly paid ransomware attackers $40 million.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This post covers highlights of our analysis, including the rise of ransomware as a service (RaaS), the six nastiest malware groups, and the role of artificial intelligence in both cybersecurity and cyberthreats. Their tactics have evolved significantly over the years, with ransomware now the malware of choice for cybercriminals.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The FBI recently published a warning stating that ransomware gang OnePercent Group has been attacking companies in the US since November 2020. Ransomware is then downloaded and the breach is underway. Ransomware is then downloaded and the breach is underway. How to spot their scam and protect yourself.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In a year in which ransomware attacks seem to get worse by the day, companies have made surprising progress defending themselves against attacks. Ransomware protection spending (source: Cymulate). Where the greatest optimism comes in is in what tends to happen when a company is hit with ransomware, according to the report.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Misuse of these tools is a common ransomware technique to inhibit system recovery.

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NetSpi Executives

MARCH 26, 2024

Mainframe Penetration Testing is a Scarce Skillset SHARE Orlando 2024 was the first time I had the opportunity to experience a mainframe event, and it was an excellent introduction to the mainframe community at large with representation from organizations worldwide occupying the mainframe space.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 19, 2022

million patients have been exposed to a ransomware infection after a Colorado-based debt collection firm serving hundreds of medical facilities and hospitals across America was breached. In the last 18 months, companies have been misled into believing that investing in backup and recovery solutions is the answer to their ransomware woes.

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NetSpi Executives

MARCH 26, 2024

Mainframe Penetration Testing is a Scarce Skillset SHARE Orlando 2024 was the first time I had the opportunity to experience a mainframe event, and it was an excellent introduction to the mainframe community at large with representation from organizations worldwide occupying the mainframe space.

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SecureList

MAY 8, 2024

Ransomware attacks continue to be one of the biggest contemporary cybersecurity threats, affecting organizations and individuals alike on a global scale. As we approach International Anti-Ransomware Day, we have analyzed the major ransomware events and trends. The third most active ransomware in 2023 was Cl0p.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

As a few reminders, remember Log4Shell , the MOVEit vulnerability that was exploited by ransomware operator Cl0p, or the SolarWinds attack. Secure valuable assets with advanced encryption , both in storage as well as during transfer. Consider penetration testing and/or a bug bounty program to check your security measures.

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Cytelligence

JANUARY 27, 2020

Ransomware is becoming an epidemic in the cybersecurity world, with new strains being created continuously by criminals to extort money out of unsuspecting users. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a devastating attack on an organization’s or individual’s digital assets. Damages from ransomware in 2019 rose to over $11.5

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

The Clop ransomware gang claims to have hacked hundreds of companies by exploiting the above issue. Kroll researchers discovered that the Clop ransomware gang was looking for a zero-day exploit in the MOVEit software since 2021. ALL MEDIA SPEAKING ABOUT THIS ARE DO WHAT ALWAYS THEY DO. PROVIDE LITTLE TRUTH IN A BIG LIE.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 31, 2022

They appear to market themselves as penetration testers and bug bounty hunters more than your average online extortionist. Like ransomware groups, they also have channels in place—a Telegram account and a leak site—to communicate with victims, journalists, and those who want to track their activities. Links with ransomware groups.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 22, 2023

70 percent of web applications have severe security gaps, like lacking WAF protection or an encrypted connection like HTTPS, while 25 percent of all web applications (web apps) lacked both. Encryption: Ensure that all PII, both in transit and at rest, is encrypted. Regular Backups: Regularly backup PII and other essential data.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Test your backups regularly to ensure they are working correctly and can be restored if needed.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2023

Incident Insights Recently, there has been a significant increase in ransomware attacks targeting companies in northern Europe. Despite not being the true LockBit Locker group, these micro criminals were still able to cause significant damage by encrypting a large number of internal files.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2023

At a minimum, penetration testing should be recurring and done by a third party that can objectively assess the risks in the environment,” Paul Tracey, CEO of security firm Innovative Technologies, told Cybernews. Organizations face downtime, data loss, reputation, consumer confidence, civil lawsuits, and ransomware.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This in turn allowed them to access the data, despite this data being encrypted.” 3, 2022 post, Sheriff says their “team” is seeking licenses for the Cobalt Strike penetration testing tool, and that they’re prepared to pay $3,000 – $4,000 per license. ” On Jan. “The company pay $1.35

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Ransomware returned as the top threat this quarter, after commodity trojans narrowly surpassed ransomware last quarter. Ransomware made up nearly 18 percent of all threats observed, up from 15 percent last quarter. Pre-ransomware comprised 18 percent of threats this quarter, up from less than 5 percent previously.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

Data encryption both in transit and at rest: Patient data should be encrypted in transit and at rest to prevent unauthorized access. By encrypting data while it is at rest, you can ensure that even if there is a breach, the stolen data cannot be accessed without the encryption key.

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SC Magazine

MAY 12, 2021

For the past several days the cyberworld has focused on the May 7 ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline that shut down the largest refined products pipeline system in the U.S. Historically, the DarkSide group has conducted two-pronged ransomware attacks against victims with deep pockets – they both steal data and encrypt it.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybercriminals often use malware to gain access to a computer or mobile device to deploy viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and rootkits. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware. MOUSEISLAND may be the initial phase of a ransomware attack.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The LockBit group has finally given up any prospect of extracting a ransom from Royal Mail and published the files it stole from the company in a recent ransomware attack. It was the most widely used ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) in 2022, by far. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Stop malicious encryption.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: The economic impact of phishing, ransomware, business logic hacking, Business Email Compromise (BEC) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks continues to be devastating. Erin: How has the ransomware threat evolved in recent years? Erin: What are some of the biggest cyber threats that businesses face today?

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The companies with a good handle on things have discovered how to leverage robust authentication and encryption regimes to help maintain the integrity of their IoT systems.”. times as likely to have experienced IoT-based Malware or Ransomware attacks. Tiered performances. Interconnected security. Scaling your security measures.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As the financial threat landscape has been dramatically evolving over the past few years, with the expansion of such activities as ransomware or cryptofraud, we believe it is no longer sufficient to look at the threats to traditional financial institutions (like banks), but rather assess financial threats as a whole.

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